Walker to remain in hospital September 20, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Former Great Britain centre Chev Walker is to stay in hospital for another week after undergoing surgery on his broken leg. Hull KR star Walker’s bone punctured the skin when he suffered the injury during Friday’s 44-8 Super League play-off defeat to Leeds.
Rolling subs is the way forward, says Johnson October 1, 2009 ENGLAND team manager Martin Johnson is backing the introduction of rugby league-style rolling substitutes to ensure that the Harlequins fake-blood scandal never happens again. The proposal is one of 16 being considered by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to restore the sport’s reputation. And Johnson admitted he agreed with the views of the RFU’s Image [...]
Rolling subs is the way forward, says Johnson October 1, 2009 ENGLAND team manager Martin Johnson is backing the introduction of rugby league-style rolling substitutes to ensure that the Harlequins fake-blood scandal never happens again. The proposal is one of 16 being considered by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to restore the sport’s reputation. And Johnson admitted he agreed with the views of the RFU’s Image [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF October 21, 2009 Kaymer aiming for top spotGOLF: Martin Kaymer is looking to reclaim his lead in the Race of Dubai this weekend when he makes his comeback in the Castello Masters in Portugal. German Kaymer has missed two months with a foot injury and has since been overtaken by Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy in the standings. [...]
Ofcom feels the heat over sports ruling March 31, 2010 OFCOM faced a fierce backlash to its landmark ruling yesterday as broadcasters and sporting bodies rounded on the embattled regulator. BSkyB vowed to carry out its threat to fight the ruling through the courts, hiring high powered City law firm Herbert Smith. The decision means the wholesale prices Sky is allowed to charge rivals including [...]
SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL October 8, 2009 LEEDS RHINOS vs ST HELENS TOMORROW 6PM, SKY SPORTS OLD TRAFFORD opens its doors to footballers of a different variety tomorrow, as two of the most successful sides in the short history of rugby league’s Super League go head-to-head in the culmination of the 2009 season. Of eleven Grand Finals since 1998, seven have featured [...]
SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL October 8, 2009 LEEDS RHINOS vs ST HELENS TOMORROW 6PM, SKY SPORTS OLD TRAFFORD opens its doors to footballers of a different variety tomorrow, as two of the most successful sides in the short history of rugby league’s Super League go head-to-head in the culmination of the 2009 season. Of eleven Grand Finals since 1998, seven have featured [...]
Who can conquer Ireland to land the greatest prize? February 4, 2010 England Manager: Martin Johnson Captain: Steve Borthwick Last season: Italy (h) won 36-11; Wales (a) lost 15-23; Ireland (a) lost 13-14; France (h) won 34-10; Scotland (h) won 26-12 = 2nd. Where they stand: Endured a disappointing autumn international campaign when they lost to Australia and New Zealand and looked unconvincing in their narrow victory [...]
Battling Wasps sink Sarries February 21, 2010 WASPS head coach Shaun Edwards insists Danny Cipriani’s impending departure will not derail their play-off charge after the fly-half kicked them to a 9-0 victory over Saracens. England outcast Cipriani scored three penalties as Wasps completely shut out the Premiership’s early pacesetters and climbed into fourth place. The talented No10 confirmed last week that he [...]
Star Vainikolo’s relief as GBH charge is dropped September 29, 2009 ENGLAND winger Lesley Vainikolo has admitted his relief after charges of causing grievous bodily harm were dropped yesterday. The former rugby league star, 30, was accused of punching Jake Aliker outside a Bath nightclub in the early hours of 26 October 2008. But a jury failed to reach a verdict at the Gloucester player’s trial [...]